A couple years ago my 2 daughters went to Canada. I can only remember the year and the month, and I think that they were there for about 1 wk or maybe a day or two less. My problem is that I cannot remember the exact number of days that they left and returned to the U.S. If I write down my best estimate on the form, will my daughters' application get rejected? Is there any way for me to find out the exact time frame? Please help!
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Question regarding Form N-400 part 7-Time Spend Outside the U.S
- Thread starter ldinh2009
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sanjoseaug20
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You can just write the month and year, and put a note to the effect.
As long as they are not close to missing any of the residency thresholds, they will be fine.
They best way to find out the exact time frame will be your records - airline, car rental, hotel and so on. Anything you want from US government will take months, and then may not be complete.
As long as they are not close to missing any of the residency thresholds, they will be fine.
They best way to find out the exact time frame will be your records - airline, car rental, hotel and so on. Anything you want from US government will take months, and then may not be complete.
Jackolantern
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Why are you filling out N-400 for your daughters? If they're 18 or older, they are expected to fill it out themselves (although you can assist), and they would probably have a better memory of that trip, or know where to find information about it (emails, boarding pass, passport stamp, etc.) since they were the ones who actually traveled.
If they're under 18, N-400 would not be applicable to them... you would apply for a US passport and/or N-600 for them after you become a citizen.
If they're under 18, N-400 would not be applicable to them... you would apply for a US passport and/or N-600 for them after you become a citizen.
They're over 18 & are applying themselves. I'm only assisting them with this particular part because they can't remember the date. Since the whole trip was paid by my friend (who has not been very helpful in helping me recall the dates), I have no records for their travels. I checked their passports & there was no stamp. I know that they are not close to missing any of the residency thresholds. The three of us have narrowed down on the most likely week. In your opinion, should we write those date down or just write down the month and year? Do you think that Immigration will be picky if I am off? Thank you so much for your replies!
sanjoseaug20
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Put the month and year. Don't worry. As I said earlier, if the residency is not in question, it is a small nit to be explained (if it comes up) at the interview.
sanjoseaug20
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They're over 18 & are applying themselves.
.. and to follow up on Jack's question, did you or spouse become citizen before they turned 18?
Month/year format is fine, as long as you're not totally off on the amount of time out of US.If I write down my best estimate on the form, will my daughters' application get rejected?
No, my husband is American, and I still have another year before I can apply. Both of my daughters got their green card before me, and both have been eligible to apply for a few months now... and to follow up on Jack's question, did you or spouse become citizen before they turned 18?
Thanks everyone for your help! I really appreciate it.
Jackolantern
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Which means he is a US citizen. Is he the biological or legally adopted father of your daughters, and did he become a US citizen before they turned 18?No, my husband is American...